Kyler -- Week 46 (9/29/12-10/5/12)

So the biggest news this week is that we have a WALKER! Yes, Kyler did take a few steps when he was 9 months, but starting on Monday, he decided that it was time to start taking steps on his own all the time. It is really fun to see him just cruise along the couch, but then start to cross the room. He also loves to just stand in the middle of the room waiting for me to take video and then sit down! It has been a lot of fun watching him explore and move as a walker. We thought this kid was busy before, but it has just been even more fun now that he is walking everywhere!

This weekend we finished the working in the backyard with Grandma and Grandpa. After a long day of work, they agreed to watch Kyler for us while we went out on a date. Kyler decided to stay up late with them, trying to be a party animal, but he finally fell asleep on Grandpa while watching college football. On Sunday, we woke up late to enjoy a wonderful fall day and had family pictures taken by Rebecca Alberda Photography. We had a lot of fun with pictures, and Kyler even got to try his first full apple. We were surprised after giving him one to take a picture with that he just took a bite out of it like it was the most natural thing. This kid is always thinking about eating, but the pictures turned out amazing.

Kyler has done a few new things other than walking too. He has found how much fun it is to empty out the cupboards that do NOT have the cabinet locks on them. One time the cupboard housing my many cookbooks was emptied, and I curiously found blood all over some of the pages. Little man got a paper cut and didn't even cry! Kyler has also started sharing his food with us. He would gladly put anything in your mouth if you lean forward, so you have all been warned that anything Kyler eats could be your dinner too. When Kyler is outside, all he wants to do is be in the mud--typical boy. We played with bubbles in the tub, and he had a great time trying to eat them. One thing that Ryan and I have loved is that Ky will drive cars up and down your back, just like a little massage. :)

Grammy and Papa came on Friday to spend the day with us, so we took them to get fresh pumpkin donuts and cider at Post Family Farm. We also petted some goats, and Kyler showed absolutely no fear trying to grab their ears and noses. Thankfully, the goats were used to it, and he just laughed and had a good time.

Wonderful family pictures taken by our friend Rebecca Alberda

Thought we would enjoy some fall colors for our pictures

Kyler is enjoying an apple in the leaves

He seemed to like it--he even took a bite out of it!

Autumn = leaves, pumpkins, and baseball

"I cannot wait to be big enough for the slide, Mommy!"

Kyler has a lot of hair, but he also has some adorable curls in the back :)

Hanging in our jammies with the dino toy

We like to take pictures and send them to Daddy at work...

...but we sometimes would rather just chew on the phone

I caught these two red-handed--Duncan already licking his lips!

Kyler likes to take things out of the cupboard...mostly puffs :)